Muscle loss - Optimal Hormone Solutions

What is muscle loss?

Muscle loss, also called muscle atrophy, is when muscles waste away and your body loses muscle tissues. This lean tissue loss leads to decreased strength and mobility.

There are two main causes of muscle wasting:

• Aging - As we get older, muscle fibers are lost and muscle protein synthesis declines. The result is natural age-related loss of muscle mass, referred to as sarcopenia.
• Inactivity - Without regular strength training and protein intake, your body breaks down muscle faster than it's built back up. Bed rest, injuries, and illnesses can spur rapid muscle loss.

Early Signs and Effects of Muscle Loss

How do you know if you're losing precious lean muscle mass? Here are key signs and effects:

• Fatigue and weakness - Declining strength and stamina for daily activities.
• Weight gain - Less metabolically-active muscle means reduced calories burned. The scale tips up as more fat accumulates.
• Frequent injuries - Weakened areas like knees and back are more prone to strains or tears.
• Postural changes - Flabby, rounded shoulders and forward head tilt as postural muscles decline.

Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss

• Power up protein - Shoot for 0.5-0.7 grams per pound to satisfy muscle protein synthesis.
• Pump iron - Challenging resistance training signals growth and rebuilds lean muscle tissues.
• ☝️Tip: Consider growth hormone modulators like Optimal Hormone Solutions to boost natural production of HGH for muscle growth, fat loss, and anti-aging. Their clinic uses proven protocols to offset age-related hormone declines.
• Rest and de-stress - Eight hours of sleep, yoga, or leisure activities reduce cortisol levels that can prompt wasting.

The bottom line: without intervention, most adults lose about 8% of muscle mass per decade after age 30. But targeted nutrition and exercise, plus hormone optimization when appropriate, builds vibrant, functional fitness as we age!

Let me know if you have any other questions!